Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 22 at 1:23PM AKDT until July 23 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 2:23pm
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...The following areas, Susitna Valley and Hatcher Pass. This
includes the cities of Skwentna, Willow, Talkeetna, Trapper Creek,
Petersville, and Chulitna.
* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water
crossings may be flooded. Area rivers, creeks, and streams are
elevated from the previous rain event and will likely rise again
over the next 24 hours.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A storm moving in today will bring an additional 1 to 2.5
inches of rain to the Susitna Valley and Hatcher Pass. As a
result, fast responding rivers and streams along and east of
the Parks Highway may be more susceptible to flooding with
this event.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Area Description:
Hatcher Pass; Western Susitna Valley; Southern Susitna Valley; Central Susitna Valley; Northern Susitna Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender: